| Author |
Bibb, Henry, 1815-1854 |
| LoC No. |
14005639
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| Title |
Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, an American Slave, Written by Himself
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Richard J. Shiffer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, an American Slave, Written by Himself" is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts the life and experiences of Henry Bibb, who was born into slavery and later escaped to pursue freedom. This powerful narrative details Bibb's struggles, aspirations, and the harsh realities of slavery, providing an authentic perspective on his journey towards emancipation. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for Bibb's life from his birth in slavery in Kentucky to his yearning for freedom. He describes his early separation from his mother and the brutal treatment he endured from various masters, vividly illustrating the hardships of enslaved life. Starting with the formation of a strong desire for liberty, he recounts his attempts to escape and his determination to break free from the chains of slavery, emphasizing the psychological toll that this oppressive system exacts on both individuals and families. As readers delve into his story, they begin to grasp the inhumane conditions that slaves faced and the resilience required to seek liberation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
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| Subject |
Enslaved persons -- United States -- Biography
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| Subject |
Slavery -- Kentucky -- History -- 19th century
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| Subject |
Bibb, Henry, 1815-
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| Subject |
Enslaved persons -- Kentucky -- Social conditions -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15398 |
| Release Date |
Mar 17, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
103 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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